DJI Action 5 Provs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Leica Q3
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Which should you buy?
Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.
Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Who should buy what
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
- You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
- You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
- You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
- You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
- You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
- You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro, leica q3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £499 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 166 mins video | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 179g (camera only) | 743g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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